im taking paracetamol and having lots of rest but just wondered if anyone had any other good home remedies to clear a horrid cold? thanks
2007-11-24 11:33:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Only time (and of course, your body's defences) will cure the cold. Of course, you should get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids.
I take Nyquil before I go to bed.
Chicken soup really does seem to help.
You can take a lemon, juice the entire thing, add honey and hot water.
I also drink plenty of bourbon, whiskey, or brandy. Yes, I know I should not do this, particularly with the Nyquil, but I do it anyhow! (And yes, it does make me feel better.)
2007-11-24 11:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vicks vap o rub on your throat and chest every night for the first several days. It loosens all of the ick.
Drink clear warm fluids. Stay off dairy, as it congests the mucus and makes it harder to clear.
Rest as much as possible. Wear your warm flannels and take something for the cold every 4 hours even aspirin will keep your feeling better. Keep plenty of tissues and chicken noodle soup in the house. Good Luck.
PS: They generally last 10 days no matter what you do.
2007-11-24 11:44:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a hot toddy or two... a nip of whisky (or similar spirit, brandy etc) a teaspoon of sugar and a couple of cloves... add some boiled very hot water stir and then drink, if the first doesnt work, repeat... after a while you will either be cured or wont really care you have a cold... ;-)
2007-11-24 18:53:52 · answer #3 · answered by shadowdh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not today I'm not! It's getting warmer here north of the Saint Lawrence river and the snow is melting with the April showers and today it is sunny and a balmy 22 Celsius. That's about 70 Fahrenheit south of the river.
2016-04-05 07:21:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pprefer the two bottle method.
Take a bottle of Scotch Whiskey (or Irish for that matter)
and gradyually drink it over the day/night. When you see two bottles you are not cured but you feel as though you are
2007-11-25 07:20:48 · answer #5 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of liquids, get lots of rest. Doctor now say that vitamin C doesn't help when you have a cold.
2007-11-24 11:43:28 · answer #6 · answered by jon_mac_usa_007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drinks lots of water and dont sniff, blow your nose as much as possible. i have a cold and i am, and always have every time i have had a cold, done this and it has cleared up in 2 days-1 week
2007-11-24 11:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chew 6 black peppers and drink a glass of hot water.Go to bed
and if you still feel it in the morning.Drink a glass of hot water.
Never fails.Also good for upset stomach.(hangover)
2007-11-24 12:50:13 · answer #8 · answered by angler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
create a vicks sauna!!! . you need...
vicks vapour rub (other vapour rubs are avaliable)
a bowl containing boiling hot water
a thick towel.
method.
few drops of vap rub in boiling water and stick head under the towel as you face the water.try to create a small facial steamy area. sit up and keep the bowl on your lap ontop of a tray. you should be immersed in lovely nice smelling steam. i dont think it cures but its very relaxing
2007-11-24 11:44:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The old wives' remedy is to chew a raw strong onion............. gruesome I know........... it will bring tears to your eyes!
And that is why it actually works!
The only substance known to kill cold germs are tears!
It also clears your nose.
2007-11-24 11:53:29 · answer #10 · answered by Bob P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋